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Football is the biggest sport in the world. With its popularity, world class teams pay the biggest salaries to football superstars. Top players are paid millions per year to bring their game to the best leagues in Europe and South America. Even teams in Asia and the Middle East are fast catching on and paying for world-class quality players. As part of their perks, and also because they can afford it, these players enjoy their earnings and buy the best houses and cars that they want.

Of course, not all football players own expensive cars, if by expensive you mean cars, which are worth upwards of a hundred pounds. However, you have to ask yourself if an entry level 60,000 pound Porsche is expensive enough for a famous footballer. For instance, Djibril Cisse bought an American muscle car, the Plymouth Prowler. This is a car worth $30,000, which is not expensive at all. He could well afford to buy the best car for 35000 and nobody would notice.

There are a few footballers who go for the European SUV experience as they drive a Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5, or the Range Rover Sport. Sulley Mantari drives a Mercedes-Benz Brabus G63 AMG 6×6. This is a limited edition Mercedes SUV retrofitted by after sales outfitter AMG with a 6-wheel drive. Stephen Ireland drove a pink Range Rover when he still played for Manchester. Wayne Rooney also drove a Range Rover. Other notable players have a Range Rover Sport, which is a more responsive car on the road. Sports owners include Ryan Giggs, Frank Lampard, Jermain Defoe and Jaimie Carragher. It would seem that due to the number of football players who own this model of car, that it should be considered a “football player’s car.” Fernando Torres drives a Mercedes-Benz M-Class. Thierry Henry has an Audi Q7.

On the other hand, Mario Balotelli drives a bronze Range Rover Evoque. He also drives a Maserati Gran Turismo MC Stradale as well as a Bentley Continental GT in camouflage colours.

There are those who also like the feel of the big city American suburban van. Thierry Henry also has a Lincoln Navigator, worth $50,000, while not to be outdone, El Hadji Diouf drove a gold-plated Cadillac Escalade. To be fair, Diouf also has a Mercedes-Benz SLR Maclaren in white with blue racing stripes running down the centre. William Gallas has a different opinion of what it should look like, as he had a full chrome plating achieving a mirror-like finish. His lead has since been followed. A gleaming Mercedes SLR Maclaren is not something you cannot notice.

There is no real differentiator for footballers and their cars. Most of those who can afford them, buy expensive models. These range from Rolls Royces, Bentleys, as well Mercedes Benz performance vehicles.

Living the fast life is also something to be expected of these athletes. Supercars are a favourite of elite players.

Retired athlete David Beckham certainly earned a lot of money during his playing days. Besides houses, he also has a stable of high-end cars. He has a Rolls Royce Phantom, a Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, a Porsche 911 Turbo, an Audi S8, a Cadillac Escalade and a Jeep Wrangler, just to round things off.

For some, supercars are the way to go. The Bugatti Veyron is easily a very expensive vehicle costing up to $1,700,000 and there are a few football players who have one of these. Cristiano Ronaldo has one, and so does Ronaldinho. To be fair, they do have other cars in their respective garages.

Of course other players may not want to splurge that much money, and still, they can turn heads with their supercars. Or more likely, they have supercars or several supercars, as second or third cars. Stephen Ireland also owns an Audi R8 in a white and blue trim. Wayne Rooney, Nani and Robinho all have a Lamborghini Gallardo. Beside the Bugatti Veyron, Cristiano Ronaldo also had a Ferrari 599, which was totalled when he lost control in a tunnel. He survived the crash, but the car was a total wreck. This should demonstrate the safety and survivability of a supercar driver, as well as the need for better driving skills if you want to drive one of these beasts.

The 2022 World Cup will be held in Qatar. This is one of the most festive and highly anticipated sporting events in the world. Bidding for this event is also not easy. It is just like bidding to host the Olympics. This is why Qatar is taking everything seriously. They have introduced cutting-edge technology to ensure that this becomes a unique event and a moment for all football fans to remember.

A lot of money has been poured out in the construction of the stadiums. They are said to feature an open air cooling technology. It is something unheard of in football. Since it can get really hot in Qatar, it is impossible to enjoy the game in an open stadium. It may also lead to health issues among players. This has, in fact, become one of the reasons why FIFA was criticised for allowing Qatar to host this huge event. There is even a campaign to take Qatar out as the host. There were also rumours that they have paid the organisers to allow them to win the bid.

Heat is not a problem

As criticisms were growing, Qatar has made public their plans to deal with temperature issues. They have explained the technological brilliance they are planning to employ. In most cases, closed roofing is the solution to prevent heat. There are stadiums with retractable roofs so they can be easily closed if it is too hot or raining outside.

Qatar thought of a different strategy to deal with this problem. They have decided to let the stadiums remain open. This begs the question of how they will keep the place cool when the temperature outside is too high. According to the organisers, they have harnessed solar power to solve the problem. They have a central solar power farm to pump cool air into the stadiums throughout the games. This will cover the field along with the spectators’ seats, even down to the back.

This has already been tried in various structures in Qatar over the years. In 2010, an inspection was made in a duplicate, albeit, smaller stadium. The cooling technique was demonstrated in front of the technical inspectors.

The strategy was to slowly change the temperature so that spectators won’t be exposed to a sudden change in temperature. The organisers are very optimistic that this would lead to the results that they expect to see. This technology may be unheard of, but it has been tried many times. If they succeed, Qatar will forever be remembered for this modern technology employed in a major international event.

For now, massive work has been done to complete the stadiums in time for the 2022 World Cup. There are workers, day in and out, doing everything possible to not let anything wrong happen. You might even see workers using chainsaws even at night just to get things done. You can also use these chainsaws by checking the ratings first to see if they are perfect for your home or workplace.

There is too much at stake for Qatar in this endeavour. They really can’t go wrong.

A football match typically attracts thousands of fans, especially if it’s a game between two popular teams. Football stadiums are also used for other events, including concerts. Imagine having to clean a huge area like this. This is a big and challenging task, and it’s something that cannot be done by a single person alone. It usually takes hundreds of people to clean the entire stadium. If you’re wondering about the hard work that it takes in cleaning a football stadium, here’s an overview.

Cleaning Begins During the Game

Many people think that the cleaning of stadium starts after the game. This is a common misconception as cleaning starts during the football game. The members of the cleaning team sweep the spaces in between chairs and any open area that they can clean while the game is on. This is to lessen the dirt that they need to take care of, as well as prevent it from building up, which could make their job more difficult. It’s easier to clean a large area like this if they prevent the dirt build up as early as the game starts and the fans have settled on their seats.

Garbage is Removed

Once the game is over, the cleaners go to the specific areas given to them for cleaning. Fans eat while enjoying the game so there’s always plenty of garbage to clean up. Cleaners usually have methods of disposing of the garbage. They have a container for items that can be used for recycling and another for items that are for disposal.

Floor and Chairs are Swept

After removing the garbage, it’s time to sweep the seats and floor thoroughly. Sweeping during the game just lessen the dirt that needs to be cleaned, but cleaning is done thoroughly once the football game is over. This gives cleaners that chance to sweep under the seats that they weren’t able to do while the fans were still sitting.

Pressure Washers are Used

A high-quality pressure washer is used in cleaning a football stadium as this can easily remove dirt, including gums that stick on or under the seats. Gums being stuck on chairs are some of the biggest problems of football stadium cleaners. A powerful pressure washer can make this task easier for the cleaners. An equipment that uses hot water is the most ideal as hot water loosens dirt and gums easily.

There are generally two types of pressure or power washers. They can either be powered by electricity or gas. Those that are powered by electricity are lightweight, but they are only used for small areas. Gas powered are more powerful, making them the best choice for bigger areas like a football stadium. The gas-powered equipment comes in varying amps, which tells about its power output. Washers with the highest amps are used on stadiums since these are huge areas to clean.

Some pressure washers are also used with other accessories and tools for better and more convenient cleaning. For instance, some are used with brushes. These are used for scrubbing and washing at the same time. Although some cleaners do not use any chemicals when cleaning, there are others that use chemicals that are considered safe by their manufacturers.

The right nozzles and settings are also kept in mind because there’s a specific nozzle and setting to be used for certain areas being cleaned. This is to prevent damages that may be caused by too much pressure on the surface. On the other hand, using one that doesn’t have enough pressure can make it difficult for cleaners to remove dirt. Cleaners that use these power washers are also advised to wear the eye and ear protection recommended by the equipment manufacturer for their own safety.

Now that you have a general idea of the hard work required for cleaning a football stadium, you can make the cleaners’ job easier by throwing your garbage in the garbage can next time instead of leaving your dirt on your seat. Never stick gums on your chair and dispose of them the right way. If you’re considering getting into this kind of cleaning business, you’ll know what to expect and look for. Aside from the hundreds of cleaners that you need to hire, you also need to invest in top quality equipment, including powerful pressure washers.